I am retired and enjoy travelling with my husband, sometimes camping. I enjoy reading, especially autobiographies and more recently have started reading more history. I like visiting new places, swimming in the sea, walking, short cycle rides and being in the countryside or exploring interesting towns. I love textile art and can knit and crochet but my real textile passion is hand embroidery and I spend a lot of time doing this. I recently had a few pieces exhibited in a local exhibition. I worry about the environment and am involved in campaigning against the arms trade.